Severity
Critical
NHTSA recall · Reported November 24, 2008
NAVISTAR IS RECALLING 977 MY 2009 INTERNATIONAL 3200, 4100, 4300, 4400 TRUCKS AND IC BUS HC COMMERCIAL BUSES. THE FRONT AXLE BEARINGS IN SOME CASES WERE NOT SUFFICIENTLY LUBRICAT…
International recalled NAVISTAR IS RECALLING 977 MY 2009 INTERNATIONAL 3200, 4100, 4300, 4400 TRUCKS AND IC BUS … - a critical-severity action.
INTERNATIONAL 2009: SUSPENSION:FRONT was recalled by International in November 24, 2008. Reason: NAVISTAR IS RECALLING 977 MY 2009 INTERNATIONAL 3200, 4100, 4300, 4400 TRUCKS AND IC BUS HC COMMERCIAL BUSES.…. Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE FRONT AXLE BEARINGS. BEARINGS WILL BE LUBRICATED AND REPLACED I…. Verify recall #08V619000 with the NHTSA before acting.
The recall
International issued this critical-severity NHTSA recall-NAVISTAR IS RECALLING 977 MY 2009 INTERNATIONAL 3200, 4100, 4300, 4400 TRUCKS AND IC BUS HC COMMERCIAL BUSES.….
Sourced from official NHTSA enforcement records. Verify recall #08V619000 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
This NHTSA action (record #08V619000) was formally reported on November 24, 2008. It is classified under Critical severity, with a current status of Active. International is listed as the recalling firm. The number of affected units is not disclosed in the agency filing, which is common for drug and food recalls where lot-level tracking supersedes unit counts.
The documented reason for this recall is: NAVISTAR IS RECALLING 977 MY 2009 INTERNATIONAL 3200, 4100, 4300, 4400 TRUCKS AND IC BUS HC COMMERCIAL BUSES. THE FRONT AXLE BEARINGS IN SOME CASES WERE NOT SUFFICIENTLY LUBRICATED DURING ASSEMBLY WHICH MAY RESULT IN B… The specific hazard cited in the filing is: A SEIZED BEARING ON THE FRONT AXLE COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH WHICH MAY RESULT IN PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY, OR DEATH.. Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: United States. Distribution scope directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory. The remedy documented by the agency is: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE FRONT AXLE BEARINGS. BEARINGS WILL BE LUBRICATED AND REPLACED IF REQUIRED. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 19, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NAVISTAR AT 1-800-448-7825. - consumers holding this product should act on that instruction rather than relying on general guidance.
Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.
Where this recall sits in its category - 7,642 vehicles recalls on record
Of 101,704 recalls in the database, 24,878 are high severity, 72,426 moderate, and 4,400 low. This recall is classified high severity.
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Severity
Critical
Affected scope
Unknown
Related Recalls
6
0 from same agency
NAVISTAR IS RECALLING 977 MY 2009 INTERNATIONAL 3200, 4100, 4300, 4400 TRUCKS AND IC BUS HC COMMERCIAL BUSES. THE FRONT AXLE BEARINGS IN SOME CASES WERE NOT SUFFICIENTLY LUBRICATED DURING ASSEMBLY WHICH MAY RESULT IN BEARING SEIZING OR POSSIBLE WHEEL SEPARATION.
NAVISTAR IS RECALLING 977 MY 2009 INTERNATIONAL 3200, 4100, 4300, 4400 TRUCKS AND IC BUS HC COMMERCIAL BUSES. THE FRONT AXLE BEARINGS IN SOME CASES WERE NOT SUFFICIENTLY LUBRICATED DURING ASSEMBLY WHICH MAY RESULT IN BEARING SEIZING OR POSSIBLE WHEEL SEPARATION.
A SEIZED BEARING ON THE FRONT AXLE COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH WHICH MAY RESULT IN PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY, OR DEATH.
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE FRONT AXLE BEARINGS. BEARINGS WILL BE LUBRICATED AND REPLACED IF REQUIRED. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 19, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NAVISTAR AT 1-800-448-7825.
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | National Highway Traffic Safety Administration |
| Severity class | Critical |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 08V619000 |
| Date reported | November 24, 2008 |
| Date initiated | November 24, 2008 |
| Recalling firm | International |
| Affected scope | Not disclosed |
| Distribution | United States |
| Official source | NHTSA notice → |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official NHTSA enforcement record. Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
What to do with this recall
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE FRONT AXLE BEARINGS. BEARINGS WILL BE LUBRICATED AND REPLACED IF REQUIRED. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBE…
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